Crossing The Barbed Wire Fence
When you're upset, don't bottle it up! Journal, pray, process, and come back together with compassion.
Dr. James Dobson
Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.
Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.
He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.
Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.
Content By Dr. James Dobson
Dr. Dobson Minute
Broadcasts
Luis Palau Tribute: A Biblical Look at the Family, Part 1
Dr. James Dobson shares a timeless conversation with the late evangelist Luis Palau about men stepping up as spiritual leaders.
Marriage & Parenting
The Difference Between Childishness & Willful Defiance
Parents must understand the difference between willful defiance and childish irresponsibility. Kids make mistakes all the time because they lack the maturity to make wise decisions. Their blunders require softer correction, but name-calling, temper tantrums, and other forms of disrespect from a child is prohibited and needs to be handled differently. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain what distinguishes a simple misstep from contempt, and they provide examples for how to discipline in each circumstance.
Blogs
Dad, Please Talk to Your Daughter
As you seek to understand your daughter, another major factor you must not overlook is that there is 15 percent more blood flowing in the female brain than in that of a male, and it is more likely to
Dr. Dobson Minute
Adopt A Younger Adult
Dr. Dobson talks about the value of sharing wisdom between older and younger people, and offers suggestions for helping facilitate more intergenerational interaction.
Broadcasts
Praying with the President
Roger Marsh and Gary Bauer discuss Gary’s recent trip to the White House with the Faith Advisory Board and a subsequent meeting with President Trump.
Dr. Dobson Minute
Motivation For Better Grades
How can a parent motivate a child to do better in school? Dr. Dobson suggests a reward that's better than money or prizes...
Broadcasts
A Christian Response to Homosexuality, Part 2
Dr. Christopher Yuan (pronounced you-on) and his parents, Leon and Angela, share their powerful testimony of transformation.
Broadcasts
A Christian Response to Homosexuality, Part 1
Dr. Christopher Yuan (pronounced you-on) and his parents, Leon and Angela, share their powerful testimony of transformation.
Broadcasts
Being a Smart Stepmom, Part 3
Dr. James Dobson and Laura Petherbridge discuss the delicate balance stepmoms face when building trust with their stepchildren.